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Area of Science:

  • Emergency Medicine
  • Medical Education

Background:

  • Strenuous activity in hot, humid weather increases risk of heat emergencies like heat stroke.
  • Altered mental status in heat stroke complicates diagnosis and necessitates immediate cooling and supportive care.
  • Evaluating patients with hyperthermia and altered mental status requires considering trauma as a potential co-existing condition.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the effectiveness of an oral board case simulation in training emergency medicine residents.
  • To improve residents' ability to diagnose and manage patients with heat stroke and trauma.
  • To enhance differential diagnosis skills for patients presenting with altered mental status and hyperthermia.

Main Methods:

  • An American Board of Emergency Medicine-style oral board case was developed and administered.
  • Twelve emergency medicine residents (PGY-1 and PGY-2) participated in the simulation.
  • Feedback on educational value and resident performance was collected using Likert scales and competency assessments.

Main Results:

  • Residents demonstrated improved recognition of heat stroke signs and symptoms.
  • A majority of residents successfully initiated cooling measures and completed primary/secondary surveys.
  • Learners rated the case highly for educational value and preparation for managing heat emergencies.

Conclusions:

  • The oral board case simulation is an effective tool for educating residents on managing heat emergencies in trauma patients.
  • The case provides valuable practice in differential diagnosis, evaluation, and treatment of hyperthermia.
  • Further implementation can refine resident training in high-acuity, complex emergency scenarios.